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United Nations World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses

United Nations World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses. Experiences and lessons learned. Resolution 1995/7. Urged Member States to: Carry out population and housing censuses during the period 1995-2004; and

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United Nations World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses

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  1. United Nations World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses Experiences and lessons learned

  2. Resolution 1995/7 Urged Member States to: • Carry out population and housing censuses during the period 1995-2004; and • Provide census results to the United Nations and other appropriate intergovernmental organizations. Requested the Secretary-General to: • Proceed with the development of the 2000 World Programme Source: United Nations Economic and Social Council

  3. Carry out population and housing censuses during the period 1995-2004 1. Number of countries and areas of the world increased to 231 from 212 countries and areas) 2. The number conducting censuses increased ( to 196 from187 countries and areas). 3. Proportion of the population covered by population censuses decreased( to 89% from 92% of world population).

  4. Conducted /Not Conducted 1990 2000 United Nations Statistics Division – As of July 2004

  5. Population covered in the 2000 Round; World and Regions United Nations Statistics Division – As of July 2004

  6. Censuses in Africa: A Problem 1990 Round 2000 Round

  7. Provide census results to the United Nations and other organizations Source: United Nations Statistics Division

  8. Implement the 2000 World Programme of Population and Housing Census • Principles and Recommendations • Handbooks and Technical reports • Collection of census data from Member States through the Demographic Yearbook • Technical cooperation especially in countries with difficult circumstances • Expert group meetings • Workshops, training seminars, training materials

  9. Plans for the Future • A resolution for the 2010 World Programme • Active Involvement of Member States: A Proposal

  10. Active Involvement of Member States: A Proposal • Set priorities – Recognize emerging Issues • Add to the value of censuses through public trust and involvement of a broader group of people and interest groups • Conduct – Alternative designs/IT • Report – Electronic exchange • Share and exchange necessary expertise, resources and management experience • Support the UNSD Trust Fund for active involvement • Address the problems of countries in especially difficult circumstances

  11. 2010 World Programme of Population and Housing Censuses • Resolution - Priorities • Principles and Recommendations – 1.0? • Handbooks/Manuals - Topics • Coordination mechanisms – Expert Group • Technical Cooperation – A forum? • Reporting mechanisms – Minimize the burden, improve the timeliness, strengthen the electronic use of the UN Demographic Yearbook

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